Site Assistant

King's Academy Gomer, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2RP

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible after Safer Recruitment checks have been completed

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  31 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,981.00 - £26,229.00 Annually (Actual) KGA Band 5, Point 7 – 9 (£26,895 - £28,239 full time equivalent)

Site Assistant job summary

Join a School Where Your Work Really Makes a Difference

At King's Academy Gomer, our site is more than just a place to work - it's a welcoming, supportive community where every member of staff plays an important role in helping our children thrive.

We are incredibly proud of our School. Our pupils are polite, respectful and proud of their school, something recognised through our Ofsted inspection. Just as importantly, our staff enjoy coming to work each day because of the strong team spirit, positive culture and shared commitment to providing the very best environment for our children.

We are now looking for a dedicated Site Assistant to join our friendly Estates Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in maintaining high standards and wants to be part of a school community where their contribution is genuinely valued.

About the Role

No two days are the same in this varied and rewarding position. You'll help ensure our school buildings and grounds remain safe, secure and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.

You will be supported by a network of experienced Estates colleagues across the KGA Hampshire schools, who are available to provide guidance and assistance whenever required.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Opening and securing the school site, acting as a trusted key holder.
• Carrying out a range of general maintenance and repairs including basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating and minor building works.
• Maintaining the appearance of the school through litter picking, emptying bins and ensuring the grounds remain clean, tidy and safe.
• Completing routine health and safety checks including fire safety equipment, water hygiene (Legionella) monitoring and supporting with swimming pool maintenance where required.
• Setting up rooms and outdoor spaces for school events, performances and community activities.
• Receiving and moving deliveries safely around the site.
• Supporting contractors working on site and helping ensure all statutory compliance requirements are met.
• Taking pride in creating an environment where children can learn safely every day.

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday | 6:00 am - 2:00 pm (includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break).

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems and working as part of a close-knit team.

You'll be someone who:

• Is reliable, trustworthy and takes pride in their work.
• Has a positive attitude and enjoys helping others.
• Can work independently while also being a supportive team player.
• Is organised, proactive and able to prioritise tasks.
• Remains calm under pressure and responds well to unexpected situations.
• Has good communication skills and a friendly approach when interacting with staff, pupils, parents and contractors.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience of general building maintenance, caretaking or a similar practical role.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, decorating or DIY repairs.
• Good physical fitness, as the role involves lifting, manual handling and working across the school site.
• Basic IT skills to complete online compliance records and documentation.
• A willingness to learn new skills through training and development opportunities.

Why Join King's Academy Gomer?

When you join us, you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive team that genuinely values every member of staff.

We offer:

• A friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment.
• Comprehensive Health & Safety and role-specific training.
• Opportunities to develop new maintenance and estates skills.
• Free onsite parking.
• Free access to the King's Group Academies gym facilities.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• The opportunity to make a real difference every single day within a thriving school community.

Safeguarding

King's Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

We'd Love to Hear From You

If you're looking for a role where every day is different, where your practical skills are appreciated and where you'll be part of a friendly team making a real difference to children's education, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

GFM Education is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children. We ensure our recruitment practices reflect this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to a enhanced DBS check.It is a criminal offence to apply for or accept a position (paid or unpaid) working with children if you are excluded from such work by virtue of a court order or exclusion by the DBS. Although a criminal record involving offences against children is likely to debar you from appointment of this type of post, the existence of other criminal convictions will not necessarily be a bar to employment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About King's Academy Gomer

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 232 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: King's Academy Gomer website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gomer-junior-school-gosport

Gomer Junior School is proud to be part of the Gosport and Fareham Multi Academy Trust (GFM). The GFM comprises 5 schools; Bay House School, Gomer Junior School, LWS Academy, Brune Park School and Rowner Junior School.

Learning Today for the Challenge of Tomorrow underpins our school ethos. We are aiming for everyone in our community to engender and value a love of life long learning.

For our pupils we are aiming for them to develop and enhance the necessary skills, both social and academic to become prepared for the ever changing world ahead of them. We have a strong desire for all stakeholders to take with them happy memories of their time in their school; everyone is valued.

Gosport is an increasingly popular coastal destination with a strong naval heritage. Gosport benefits from being a stone’s throw from Portsmouth and its many amenities and has excellent transport links. As well as an abundance of picturesque coastal walks and nature reserves on the doorstep, Gosport is home to two parks and accessible to a scenic beach, perfect for outdoors types, runners, cyclists, water sports enthusiasts or families looking for a taste of the great outdoors.

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